Hey, Sid here. I just whipped up a fresh batch of cannabis olive oil and had to drop the play—this stuff is an absolute game changer for pestos, dipping bread, or just drizzling over roasted veggies.
Ingredients:
- 1 cup good quality extra virgin olive oil
- 7 to 10 grams (about 1/4 oz) your favorite dried flower, coarsely ground
Steps:
1. Decarb your weed first—don't skip this or it won't be active! Spread your ground flower on a lined baking sheet and bake at 240°F (115°C) for 30–40 minutes to convert that raw THCA into active THC.
2. Mix the decarbed flower and olive oil in a saucepan or double boiler. THC is fat-soluble (it won't bind to water), so the oil acts as your carrier.
3. Keep it on low heat, aiming for 160–200°F (70–95°C), and let it gently simmer for 2 to 4 hours. Stir it occasionally so it doesn't scorch.
4. Strain the oil through cheesecloth into a clean glass jar. Don't squeeze the cloth too hard unless you want a bunch of bitter plant taste in your oil.
Quick heads up on dosing: edibles process through your liver, so they can easily take 30 to 90 minutes (sometimes longer) to kick in. If you're new to this, start low—around 5–10mg THC per serving is plenty. Label your jar clearly, lock it away from kids and pets, and wait a full two hours before even thinking about going back for seconds! — Internet of Pot